No, SBZ 1399 is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for SBZ 1399?

The MOT for SBZ 1399 is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 August 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of SBZ 1399?

The recorded mileage for SBZ 1399 is 84,806 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SBZ 1399 ULEZ compliant?

No, SBZ 1399 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SBZ 1399

SBZ 1399

1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 84,806 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/08/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/08/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 84,806 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/08/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/08/2011

Mileage: 84,806 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1299cc

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SBZ 1399 Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2010
84,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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SBZ 1399 Mileage History

26/10/200562,028 mi
03/11/200562,028 mi
17/08/200665,406 mi+3,378 mi
24/08/200665,448 mi+42 mi
22/08/200770,771 mi+5,323 mi
22/08/200770,771 mi
20/08/200875,911 mi+5,140 mi
20/08/200875,911 mi
13/08/200980,332 mi+4,421 mi
17/08/200980,353 mi+21 mi
24/08/201084,800 mi+4,447 mi
25/08/201084,806 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 4,716 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

SBZ 1399 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:07

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (SBZ 1399) between October 2005 and August 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 25 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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